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Rope de Dope Block Rock Climbing

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	Float Like a Butterfly S,TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	How Low Can You Go? S,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Immortal Beloved S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Low Blow S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Mini Bender S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Morgantown S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	North Slab Crack S,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Rope de Dope Crack T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Shamu S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Sleepy Town S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Sting Like a Bee S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Unknown S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Raptor Nesting Closures Details

JULY 5 UPDATE FROM PARK MANAGEMENT:

ALL SEASONAL CLIMBING CLOSURES FOR CLIMBING AND SLACKLINING WILL BE LIFTED ON FRIDAY, JULY 7TH THIS WEEK.
THANKS, EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN OBSERVING RESTRICTIONS DURING THE NESTING SEASON!

There are many seasonal raptor closures with varying dates and specific boundaries. These generally effect The Monument, Kiss of the Lepers, Picnic Lunch Wall and/or Smith Rock group, and possibly elsewhere. These usually run from February to the beginning of August, but each closure is usually shorter than this, and is dependent on the birds' behavior. Check this site for details: smithrock.com/seasonal-clos…

Description

The Rope de Dope Block is a solitary cube approximately 40ft. high that sits at the bottom of the hillside across the river from the main frontside climbing at Smith.

Often used by climbing schools, boy scout groups, and beginners, the Block provides easy access to a handful of fun topropes and easy leads.

A short bouldery scramble on the back side of the block is the best means for getting to the top to set up a top rope.

Getting There

Take the main trail down from the parking lot, but before crossing the bridge over the river, find the trail leading to the left. Walk a few hundred yards to the block. A convenient trail also leads directly from the camping area to the Rope de Dope block.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Rope de Dope Block

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 128 ● Rope de Dope Crack Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 214 ● Shamu Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 184 ● Mini Bender Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 182 ● Immortal Beloved Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 107 ● Sleepy Town Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 197 ● Low Blow Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 41 ● Unknown Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 165 ● Float Like a Butterfly Sport, TR
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 160 ● Morgantown Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 127 ● Sting Like a Bee Sport